Raven My eyes remained fixed on my phone screen, the soft glow illuminating my face in the dark room. For starters, I couldn't believe his dad was cool with our relationship. Something in me suspected that he was lying because why would his dad ever accept a Lycan in the first place? I ran a hand through my hair and groaned loudly, not knowing what to think. Most of my roommates were asleep, their snores filling the air. My forbidden love for Vlad had its consequences. He was more carefree than me, and if his dad truly accepted me, then it meant that the problem was not from the vampires but from us, the Lycans. I read Vlad's text again, relieved that he hadn't called, but also knowing that he must be wondering why I kept him on hold. Vivid scenarios played out in my mind, imagining my dad's voice booming with disapproval and his eyes widening with disgust. "I'm so disappointed in you," I imagined him saying. The thought of getting judged and facing another scandal was unbea
Raven The gates of the dormitory resounded with the forceful bang of the house mistresses as they yelled at us to head to class for our evening prep. My hand reached for my hoodie and school bag as I carefully tucked a bar of the precious chocolates Vlad had brought for me into my pocket. Not wanting to be the last person standing, I hurriedly made my way through the corridors. Outside, students rushed in all directions, their hurried footsteps rushing to class. Taylor rushed to William's side and I smiled, relating to Taylor's feelings. Who would have thought that Taylor, who couldn't stand William before, was now madly in love with him? My heart skipped several beats when I spotted Nova on the other side of the road. Concern washed over me, and I quickened my pace to catch up with her Our eyes met and fury radiated from Nova and her squad. Ignoring the glares, I mustered a smile and greeted her. "Hi, Nova," I managed to say. "I just want to know if everything is alright."
Vlad The atmosphere in the school was charged with electric joy and filled with anticipation. Today marked the highly anticipated soccer tournament. We were given new pristine uniforms, and I adjusted my jersey. Coach Francis stood at the front of the room addressing us. "Boys, this is the moment we've been waiting for," he exclaimed, his voice booming with confidence. "The biggest event of the year. Show them what you're made of. Leave everything on that field. Make your mark." The team roared in response, pumping our fists in unity. We marched out of the changing room, and as the door swung open, it revealed a sea of cheering faces. My schoolmates, the staff, and many of our parents were in attendance. It was so serious that all academic activities were suspended for the day, and even my dad promised to come watch me play. Banners fluttered in the breeze, displaying the rivalry between StoneCrest and North Fangs. North Fangs was known for their ruthlessness on the soccer f
Raven A swarm of tiny butterflies erupted in my stomach when Vlad insisted I come to say hi to his dad. Vlad seemed to find it funny. He broke into an airy laugh and encircled me in his arms. "Come on, darling. I'm not leading you to the slaughterhouse. It's just my dad. I'm sure he'll be delighted to see you." My breath solidified in my throat, making me break into a cold sweat and Vlad's amusement irked me. What the hell was wrong with him? I gave him a blank look, folding my hands. "You find this funny? Why in the name of all that is sacred should I introduce myself to your dad?" Amusement flushed through his face."Because he's my dad." Thinking about how the fires of hell would stoke the hate in my dad's heart when he finds out about my relationship with Vlad made my heart clink with a bang. He'd skin me alive and throw my body to the dogs. "You find this funny?" "Of course not," he gathered me into his arms, placing my head on his chest and kissing my forehead. "I'm laug
Raven Vlad's kisses unlocked a fountain of emotions in me; lust burned my brain so badly that I couldn't think straight, pure love threatened to burst out of me, and anticipation of what was to come made my body tingle. "You don't know how long I've waited for this," he whispered, brushing his lips to mine, nibbling my lower lip, and digging his fingers into my hair. "I touch myself every night thinking about you." A delicious shoulder shot through me when he bit at my lip with a little more force than usual. "About how good your body will feel against mine… how soft and hot you'll feel against my tongue." His lips pulled away from mine, and it took all my willpower not to pull him back. "I could make you scream with pleasure right here. Would you want that?" My response was a gasp of pleasure. He trailed one hand up my side, making my skin tingle, stopping just shy of my boobs. He continued trailing as if he was tracing the outlines of the letters on a piece of paper. I itch
Raven King Vladislav's chauffeur drove us back to school. Vlad tried as much as he could to erase any tension that was present from our interrupted sexual rendezvous and assured me that he'd be patient until I was ready. But I feared he'd stop liking me for not being able to satisfy his sexual needs. I couldn't get the guilt out of my head and decided to make it up to him one way or the other. Vlad was a great guy. He was cute, kind, and extremely polite – and I loved every damn thing about him. Also, nobody made me feel butterflies in my belly like this boy did. The coming week flew past with lots of midterm tests and assignments and I barely had time to breathe. Everyone was looking forward to Thursday, our midterm break, a compulsory four-day holiday to rest after the series of tests bundled on us. Dad picked up Nova and I. Ever since the fight, Nova had been avoiding me and I noticed she'd also distanced herself from Vlad. I was relieved she was out of my business but a
Raven I cautiously made my way back into the house, my heart pounding in my chest. It was almost three am when I arrived and I'd sprinted all the way from the deserted road, running in my beast form and hoping no stronger beast attacked me and snatched the staff of authority. Vlad would hate me forever. Adrenaline coursed through my veins, urging me to move swiftly and silently. I breathed a sigh of relief when I passed the security guards at the gate. The half-awake guards flashed their lights at me, surpirsed but not asking questions much to my relief. "Please don't tell my dad I snuck in this early. He'd be pissed," I said to Roger, the chief security officer at the pack house. He grunted a response and I walked away. I couldn't risk my dad seeing me. He'd ask questions until he unraveled the truth. Clutching the staff tightly against my body, I tiptoed through the mansion, my senses on high alert. It made me uneasy, knowing how powerful the object was, but most important
Raven Tears streamed down my face uncontrollably, my worried gaze fixed on the floor as if searching for answers within its pattern. I couldn't control the emotions that pressed down on my chest. Taylor crouched beside me in the bathroom, her storm grey eyes filled with genuine concern. "I shouldn't have agreed to go to that damn nightclub," I sobbed. "This is all my fault." "No, Raven. Don't blame yourself for anything. First of all, you're overthinking this. I bet Vlad's fine " Sniffing loudly, I looked up at her. "Look how your eyes are red and puffy. You'll make people assume the worst, " she groaned, hugging me. "What if something really happened to him? What if he's hurt?" I muttered between sobs. Taylor sighed softly. "You're beating yourself up for nothing. Why don't we head back to the class? I'm sure Vlad will show up soon." "I don't want to go to the damn class, " I snapped, wiping my cheeks. "I want to see Vlad. " "You will," she smothered my hair and wiped my